Friday, February 24, 2012

The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Blends Comfort and Efficiency


Esquire Magazine has named the Kia Optima the "Most Beautiful Car Under $20k". In addition it pairs a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine with a 40-horsepower electric motor that delivers 151 pound-feet of torque in full-electric mode, giving it 35 mpg in the city and 40 on the highway.

St.Augustine.com writes:

There's a buzz circulating throughout the midsize sedan segment these days, and the Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata are the subjects.

These corporate siblings have charged into the segment with aggressive styling, competitive pricing and a range of vehicles that stretch from base to hybrid. Both are striking, but in different ways.

The Optima's simple lines are reminiscent of a German car, whereas the Sonata's styling is somewhat more ornate. Their hot sales have stolen customers from more traditional brands such as Honda and Toyota.

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